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Manchester United target defensive overhaul in 2027 as contract crises mount at Old Trafford

Manchester United are planning a significant defensive rebuild for the summer of 2027, with Shaw, Maguire and Martinez all entering the final year of their contracts and De Ligt sidelined by a back injury requiring surgery.

Football Jul 2

Borthwick backs Pollock to thrive as South Africa name him 'public enemy number one'

England flanker Henry Pollock has been branded 'public enemy number one' by South African fans and former players ahead of Saturday's Test at Ellis Park, but head coach Steve Borthwick insists the 21-year-old will only shine brighter under the pressure.

Rugby Jul 2

Declan Rice plays through 'terrible pain' as England sweat on Arsenal star for Mexico clash

Declan Rice was substituted late in England's win over DR Congo after admitting he was in 'terrible pain' from a lower back and neural problem. Manager Thomas Tuchel is cautiously optimistic the Arsenal midfielder will recover in time for Sunday's last-16 tie against Mexico.

Football Jul 2

Konsa backs England to cause upset against Mexico despite Azteca altitude concern

Ezri Konsa has insisted England are ready to embrace their underdog status and beat co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 at the Estadio Azteca, despite altitude concerns and a shaky defensive display against DR Congo.

Football Jul 2

Tuchel expects Rice to recover from nerve pain for England's last-16 clash with Mexico

Declan Rice was forced off late in England's 2-1 win over DR Congo while managing nerve pain in his back, but Thomas Tuchel says there is no injury and expects the Arsenal midfielder to be available for Sunday's World Cup last-16 match at the Azteca.

Football Jul 2

Pollock named on bench as Borthwick reshuffles England XV to face Springboks at Ellis Park

Henry Pollock starts on the bench as Steve Borthwick names his England side to face South Africa in the Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday, with George Furbank returning at full-back and Jamie George taking the captaincy in Maro Itoje's absence.

Rugby Jul 2

Walker stands firm on England retirement despite Rooney's World Cup recall plea

Kyle Walker has reaffirmed his international retirement after Wayne Rooney urged Thomas Tuchel to call the 96-cap right-back back into England's World Cup 2026 squad following injuries to Reece James and Tino Livramento.

Football Jul 2

Finn Russell ruled out injured as Tom Jordan starts Scotland's Nations Championship opener against Argentina

Bristol fly-half Tom Jordan steps in at number 10 after Finn Russell was omitted from Gregor Townsend's match-day squad with a calf injury. Scotland face Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday, with Pierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings both set to earn their 50th caps.

Rugby Jul 2

Farrell backs Prendergast to start at fly-half for Ireland's Nations Championship opener against Australia

Andy Farrell has defended his decision to hand Sam Prendergast the fly-half jersey for Ireland's Nations Championship clash with Australia in Sydney, saying the 23-year-old has earned his place after a strong finish to the club season.

Rugby Jul 2

Northampton's Faissal among two Italy debutants for Nations Championship opener against Japan

Italy hand senior debuts to Malik Faissal and Alessandro Ortombina for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Japan in Tokyo. Gonzalo Quesada names an experienced side, with Juan Ignacio Brex set to win his 40th cap alongside World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Tommaso Menoncello.

Rugby Jul 2

Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card against Bosnia

Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round-of-16 tie against Belgium after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving Mauricio Pochettino to choose between Ricardo Pepi, Timothy Weah, and Haji Wright up front.

Football Jul 2

Alessandro Costa steps in for injured Osbourne to face Cody Durden at UFC 329

Alessandro Costa (16-5) has been confirmed as Cody Durden's new opponent at UFC 329 on July 11 after Ode Osbourne withdrew due to injury following an eight-week training camp. Costa enters on the back of consecutive Octagon victories.

MMA Jul 2

Quansah listed on England's bench against DR Congo but never changed into kit

Jarell Quansah was named among England's substitutes for their 2-1 World Cup win over DR Congo in Atlanta, yet the injured defender never changed into his kit and watched the match alongside fellow absentee Reece James.

Football Jul 2

Kane's late brace rescues England as Belgium and USA survive World Cup drama

Harry Kane struck twice in the closing stages to overturn a 1-0 deficit and send England into the World Cup round of 16 with a 2-1 win over DR Congo in Atlanta. Belgium came from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, while 10-man USA edged Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in San Francisco.

Football Jul 2

Balogun scores then sees red as 10-man USA stun Bosnia to reach World Cup last 16

Folarin Balogun opened the scoring before being sent off for violent conduct as the United States beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in Seattle on Wednesday, securing their first World Cup knockout-stage victory since 2002.

Football Jul 2

Ronaldo set to start as Portugal face Croatia in World Cup round of 32

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal against Croatia on Thursday at Toronto Stadium, with a round of 16 place on the line. The 41-year-old has scored twice in three group-stage appearances at his sixth World Cup.

Football Jul 2

Balogun suspended for USA vs. Belgium after red card mars 2-0 win over Bosnia

Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium on Monday after his red card in the 64th minute of a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The USMNT's leading scorer at the tournament, with three goals, faces an automatic suspension unless a FIFA appeal succeeds.

Football Jul 2

Balogun's controversial red card fails to derail USA as Tillman seals 2-0 win over Bosnia

Folarin Balogun was controversially dismissed in the 64th minute of the USA's round-of-32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, but 10-man United States held firm and Malik Tillman's free kick sealed a 2-0 victory.

Football Jul 2

Belgium snatch dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal as Rice allays England injury fears

Belgium overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at the World Cup round of 32, with a 120th-minute Youri Tielemans penalty settling it. Earlier, England beat DR Congo 2-1 thanks to a Harry Kane brace, though Declan Rice's late substitution briefly raised concerns.

Football Jul 1

Rice insists he is 'good as gold' despite injury scare in England's comeback win over DR Congo

Declan Rice was substituted late in England's 2-1 victory over DR Congo at the World Cup and was seen icing his quad, but the Arsenal midfielder has since declared himself fit for Monday's round-of-16 tie against Mexico.

Football Jul 1